With funds from this award the transit authority of river city (TARC) will buy up to thirty-two (32) paratransit vehicles to replace older vehicles that have exceeded their useful lives

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the Transit Authority of River City $4,286,853 on August 28, 2026, under the Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs (CFDA 20.526) to purchase up to thirty-two paratransit vehicles to replace aging units that have exceeded their useful lives.

TARC will procure replacement paratransit vehicles and intends to update its aging paratransit fleet. The organization expects service improvements through increased reliability while reducing operating expenses. The community will benefit from reliable transportation connecting people with jobs, education, and healthcare.

Performance runs through March 30, 2034, with all work performed in Kentucky. No sub-recipients are associated with this award.

Activities

Tarc will purchase replacement paratransit vehicles.

Expected outcomes

Tarc intends to update its aging paratransit fleet. Tarc expects service to improve through increased reliability while reducing operating expenses.

Intended beneficiaries

The community will benefit from reliable transportation that will connect people with jobs education and healthcare.

Subrecipient activities

There will be no subrecipient activity associated with this grant.